Cellulose

Plant-Derived Synthetic
Clean
OriginNative to Global, wherever cellulose-rich plants are grown. Derived from cellulose-rich plant cell walls, primarily wood pulp, cotton, or plant fibers globally. Extracted through mechanical or chemical pulping, then purified and often chemically modified for specific viscosity or absorbency properties.
Cellulose
CAS #
9004-34-6
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Absorbent
Bulking
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 508)
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR